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Google Drive
1. Choose trigger event
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online
2. Choose action
1. Select the event
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Google Drive
Choose a trigger event
Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New File" from Google Drive.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Attach File(s) or Note" in QuickBooks Online.
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Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Vendor
Required
Terms
Transaction Date
Due_date
Bill Number
Department
Global_tax_calculation
Product/Service
Description
Qty
Rate
Amount
Required
Billable?
Customer
Line_class
Tax_code
AP Account
Memo
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Primary Email Address
Given Name
Required
Family Name
Required
Middle Name
Employee Phone Number
Birth Date
Billable Time
Active
Release Date
Cost Rate
Employee Mobile
Gender
Hired Date
Organization
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
Address Line 3
Address Line 4
Address Line 5
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Full Name
Required
Display_name
Title
First Name
Middle name
Last Name
Company
Email
Phone
Mobile
Fax
Other
Website
Active
GST Registration Type
GSTIN
Address__line1
Address__line2
Address__city
Address__state_code
Address__zip_code
Address__country
Shipping_address__line1
Shipping_address__line2
Shipping_address__city
Shipping_address__state_code
Shipping_address__zip_code
Shipping_address__country
Notes
Currency
Taxable
Tax_code
Tax Registration Number
Tax Resale Number
Job/Parent Customer
Bill with Parent?
Preferred_payment_method
Preferred_delivery_method
Terms
Customer_type
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Payee_type
Required
Payment_type
Required
Bank/Credit Account
Required
Payment Date
Payment_method
Reference Number
Print Later?
Account
Description
Amount
Billable Status
Tax Code
Customer
Class
Product/Service
Description
Quantity
Rate
Amount
Billable Status
Tax Code
Customer
Class
Memo
Tax_code
Total_tax
Tax_calculation
Department
Location
Currency
Exchange Rate
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Journal Date
Journal_number
Auto Generate Journal Entry Number
Account
Required
Debit_amount
Required
Description
Customer Name
Vendor Name
Employee Name
Department
Class
Account
Required
Credit_amount
Required
Description
Customer Name
Vendor Name
Employee Name
Department
Class
Memo
Currency
Exchange_rate
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Info
Customer
Find Customer by Name/Email
Email
Send Later?
Note
Message
Line_amount
Required
Service_date
Line_description
Product/Service
Line Item Quantity
Line Item Unit Price
Line_item_tax_code
Line_item_class
Transaction Date
Total_discount
Payment_method
Payment Reference Number
Deposit To Account
Sales Receipt Number
Auto Generate Sales Receipt Number
Address__line1
Address__line2
Address__city
Address__state_code
Address__zip_code
Address__country
Shipping_address__line1
Shipping_address__line2
Shipping_address__city
Shipping_address__state_code
Shipping_address__zip_code
Shipping_address__country
Currency
Exchange_rate
Class
Tax_code
Total_tax
Tax_calculation
Shipping_tax
Shipping Cost
Department
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Vendor
Required
Purchase Order Status
Mailing_address
Shipping_address
Purchase Order Date
Ship Via
Purchase Order Number
PO Email
Account
Description
Amount
Customer
Class
Product/Service
Required
Description
Quantity
Required
Rate
Amount
Required
Customer
Class
Your Message to Vendor
Memo
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Estimate Id
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Sales_receipt
Required
Email
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Bill ID
Required
Vendor
AP Account
Transaction Date
Due Date
Line ID
Amount
Description
Account
Customer
Class
Tax Code
Billable Status
Currency
Exchange Rate
Private Note
Global Tax Calculation
Total Amount
Sales Terms
Department
Document Number
Include in Annual TPAR
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Estimate ID
Required
Customer
Transaction Date
Shipping Date
Detail Type
Amount
Description
Item
Unit Price
Quantity
Tax Code
Discount Percent
Print Status
Email Status
Shipping Address Line 1
Shipping Address Line 2
Shipping Address City
Shipping Address State/Province
Shipping Address Postal Code
Shipping Address Country
Billing Address Line 1
Billing Address Line 2
Billing Address City
Billing Address State/Province
Billing Address Postal Code
Billing Address Country
Class
Sales Terms
Shipping Method
Tracking Number
Document Number
Accepted By
Accepted Date
Exchange Rate
Department
Apply Tax After Discount
Private Note
Customer Memo
Expiration Date
Transaction Status
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Item
Required
Name
Type
SKU
Sales Tax Included
Sales Tax Code
Class
Source
Purchase Tax Included
Description
Sub Item
Taxable
Purchase Description
Active
Purchase Cost
Unit Price
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Sales Receipt ID
Required
Customer
Transaction Date
Shipping Date
Info
Detail Type
Amount
Description
Item
Unit Price
Quantity
Discount Percent
Total Amount
Print Status
Email Status
Payment Reference Number
Deposit To Account
Payment Method
Shipping Address Line 1
Shipping Address Line 2
Shipping Address City
Shipping Address State/Province
Shipping Address Postal Code
Shipping Address Country
Billing Address Line 1
Billing Address Line 2
Billing Address City
Billing Address State/Province
Billing Address Postal Code
Billing Address Country
Tracking Number
Class
Department
Private Note
Customer Memo
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Full Name
Required
Phone
Email
Website
Address__line1
Address__line2
Address__city
Address__state_code
Address__zip_code
Company__name
Vendor__1099
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Invoice ID
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Account Name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Search Field
Required
Search Value
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Info
ID
Name
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Info
ID
Display Name
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Info
Product Name
SKU
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Search By
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Info
Product Name
SKU
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Search Field
Required
Search Value
Required
Full Name
Required
Display_name
Title
First Name
Middle name
Last Name
Company
Email
Phone
Mobile
Fax
Other
Website
Active
GST Registration Type
GSTIN
Address__line1
Address__line2
Address__city
Address__state_code
Address__zip_code
Address__country
Shipping_address__line1
Shipping_address__line2
Shipping_address__city
Shipping_address__state_code
Shipping_address__zip_code
Shipping_address__country
Notes
Currency
Taxable
Tax_code
Tax Registration Number
Tax Resale Number
Job/Parent Customer
Bill with Parent?
Preferred_payment_method
Preferred_delivery_method
Terms
Customer_type
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
Search By
Required
Info
Customer
Find Customer by Name/Email
Email
Send Later?
Note
Message
Line_amount
Required
Service_date
Line_description
Product/Service
Line Item Quantity
Line Item Unit Price
Line_item_tax_code
Line_item_class
Transaction Date
Total_discount
Payment_method
Payment Reference Number
Deposit To Account
Sales Receipt Number
Auto Generate Sales Receipt Number
Address__line1
Address__line2
Address__city
Address__state_code
Address__zip_code
Address__country
Shipping_address__line1
Shipping_address__line2
Shipping_address__city
Shipping_address__state_code
Shipping_address__zip_code
Shipping_address__country
Currency
Exchange_rate
Class
Tax_code
Total_tax
Tax_calculation
Shipping_tax
Shipping Cost
Department
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
Full Name
Required
Phone
Email
Website
Address__line1
Address__line2
Address__city
Address__state_code
Address__zip_code
Company__name
Vendor__1099
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
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Practical ways you can use Google Drive and QuickBooks Online
Sync expense receipts to Google Drive
Streamline your expense management by organizing digital copies directly in your file storage. When a new expense with an attachment is logged in QuickBooks Online, Zapier can automatically upload the receipt to a designated folder in Google Drive, saving time in managing documents.
When a new marketing expense is added to QuickBooks Online, have Zapier automatically record the receipt in a Google Drive folder. This oversight aids in tracking and organizing campaign budgets effortlessly.
When a new project invoice is created in QuickBooks Online, Zapier uploads it to a project-specific Google Drive folder. This ensures easy access and centralizes project financial records for better team collaboration.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Google Drive + QuickBooks Online integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Google Drive and QuickBooks Online
How do I integrate Google Drive with QuickBooks Online?
You can integrate Google Drive with QuickBooks Online using our platform by setting up automated workflows, known as Zaps. You just need to select a trigger event in Google Drive, like 'New File in Folder', then choose an action event in QuickBooks Online, such as 'Create Sales Receipt'. This setup allows the two applications to communicate seamlessly.
What triggers are available for Google Drive when integrating with QuickBooks Online?
When integrating Google Drive with QuickBooks Online, you can use triggers such as 'New File', 'New Folder', or 'File Updated'. These triggers initiate actions within QuickBooks like categorizing expenses or updating records automatically.
Can I automate the creation of invoices in QuickBooks from files added to Google Drive?
Yes, you can automate invoice creation in QuickBooks based on files added to a specific Google Drive folder. Set a trigger for 'New File in Folder' in Google Drive and an action for 'Create Invoice' in QuickBooks Online.
Are there any limitations when integrating these platforms?
While integrating, note that certain file types may not be supported for automatic actions, and there might be limitations on the number of tasks you can automate per Zap. Make sure your files are compatible and plan your workflow accordingly.
Does my Zap run instantly once triggered by an action on Google Drive?
Our platform checks for new data approximately every 5 to 15 minutes depending on your plan. So while Zaps do not run instantly upon a trigger action in Google Drive, they do execute shortly after being triggered.
Can I update existing QuickBooks records automatically with changes from Google Drive?
Yes, by setting up a Zap that uses the 'File Updated' trigger from Google Drive, you can prompt changes or updates to existing records within QuickBooks Online automatically.
How secure is the integration between Google Drive and QuickBooks Online through your service?
We use strong encryption protocols to ensure that data transferred between Google Drive and QuickBooks Online remains secure throughout the automation process. Both platforms continue to maintain their security measures during these interactions.
About Google Drive
Google Drive is Google's file sync app that lets you store all of your files online alongside your Google Docs documents, and keep them synced with all of your devices.
QuickBooks Online is the web version of the popular accounting packages QuickBooks. Use any Zapier integration to connect QuickBooks Online to hundreds of other apps.
